Board Election Toolkit
This toolkit guides BIA boards through every stage of a board election – from understanding your legal obligations under the Municipal Act to running a sound election to recruiting strategically and onboarding new directors.
It includes sample notices, nomination and candidate profile forms, ballots, a sample letter to the Municipal Clerk, a
sample recount procedure, an FAQ section, and a built-in Quick Reference Guide
and One-Page Action Checklist for at-a-glance use.
Adapt all sample dates, names, and numbers to match your BIA’s operating guidelines and municipal timelines.
Included in this toolkit:
- Municipal Act – Legal Framework for BIA Elections
- Understanding Your Board Type
- Building a Strategic Board
- Preparing for the Board Election
- Running the Election
- After the Election – Onboarding New Directors
- Samples & Templates
- Best Practices
OBIAA Webinar
OBIAA is holding a webinar on this toolkit! Submit questions ahead of time to have them answered during the webinar.
DATE: July 9
TIME: 2:00pm
PRICE: FREE for members, $25 for non-members
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